Static (Steve Lacy song)

2022 single by Steve Lacy

"Static"

Single by Steve Lacy
from the album  Gemini Rights
Released| July 8, 2022 (2022-07-08)
Genre|

* R&B
* pop
* funk

Length|

* 2:36

Label| RCA
Songwriter(s)|

* Steve Lacy
* John Kirby

Producer(s)| Steve Lacy
Steve Lacy singles chronology
| "Bad Habit"
(2022)  | "Static"
(2022)  | "Sunshine"
(2022)

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|

"Static" is a song recorded by the American musician Steve Lacy. It was the third released single from his second studio album, Gemini Rights, on July 8, 2022.

In 2024, the song became popular on TikTok after a video of a TikToker that says "English or Spanish": when the responder says "English", the TikToker will say "whoever moves first, is gay", and the responder is pranked while the music plays, while the Spanish response features a Spanish translation.[1][2]

## Charts

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Weekly chart performance for "Static"  Chart (2022–2023)  | Peak
position

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Australia (ARIA)[3] | 68
Canada (Canadian Hot 100)[4] | 66
Global 200 (Billboard)[5] | 159
Ireland (IRMA)[6] | 49
UK Singles (OCC)[7] | 56
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)[8] | 23
US Billboard Hot 100[9] | 78
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[10] | 22
US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs (Billboard)[11] | 10

## Certifications

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Certifications for "Static"  Region  | Certification | Certified units/sales

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Canada (Music Canada)[12] | Platinum  | 80,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)[13] | Platinum  | 30,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)[14] | Silver  | 200,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

## See also

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* English or Spanish

## References

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1. ^ Weedston, Lindsey (June 13, 2024). "'Do you speak English or Spanish?': The meme making people gay". The Daily Dot. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
2. ^ Abed, Kawter (September 19, 2024). "TikTok's 'English or Spanish' meme trend explained". Dexerto. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
3. ^ "Steve Lacy – Static". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
4. ^ "Steve Lacy Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
5. ^ "Steve Lacy Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
6. ^ "Official Irish Singles Chart Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
7. ^ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
8. ^ "Official Hip Hop and R&B Singles Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
9. ^ "Steve Lacy Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
10. ^ "Steve Lacy Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
11. ^ "Steve Lacy Chart History (Hot Rock & Alternative Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
12. ^ "Canadian single certifications – Steve Lacy – Static". Music Canada. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
13. ^ "New Zealand single certifications – Steve Lacy – Static". Radioscope. Retrieved December 28, 2024. Type Static  in the "Search:" field.
14. ^ "British single certifications – Steve Lacy – Static". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved August 13, 2024.

## External links

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* "Static" on YouTube

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Steve Lacy

Discography

Studio albums|

* Apollo XXI
* Gemini Rights

EPs|

* Steve Lacy's Demo

Singles|

* "Bad Habit"
* "Static"

Featured singles|

* "911 / Mr. Lonely"
* "Sunflower"

Related articles|

* The Internet
* Re:SET Concert Series

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